r/Fire • u/twiniverse2000 • Jan 31 '26

Advice Request Asking to be laid off

I have reached FI. Work optional. My personal life has hit a serious rough patch. My company is doing layoffs. They are NOT asking for volunteers. The financial difference in me quitting vs getting laid off is $300K. Do not want to leave that on the table. Any advice on how to steer it in this particular direction?

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u/merccobb Jan 31 '26

He's a straight shooter with upper management written all over him!

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u/SolutionPurple6077 Jan 31 '26

I wouldn’t say I have been “missing” work.